Research and Development in a Thesis Work (5 cr)
Code: AM00DC30-3001
General information
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design (2020, 2021)
Teachers
- MI_opettaja_MUO, Muotoilu Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
- Olli Seppälä
- Noora Nylander
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIID21S
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MLTIPAC21S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of lectures and group and individual tasks. Course materials will be published in the Moodle learning environment.
Timing and attendance
The course consists of 6 common theory lectures (4 hours each). Mandatory presence min. 80%. First contact teaching day mandatory
Each group will then continue to subject specific lectures & tutoring to work towards their own Final thesis.
Learning material and recommended literature
Study materials will be published in Moodle e-learning environment. The Institute of Design "Design method material" is recommended: https://moodle.lut.fi/course/view.php?id=2311
Alternative completion methods
The course activity is based on contact lessons and group and individual work. Optional study methods are to be agreed with the teacher.
Exam retakes
Evaluation is based on the work presented during the course
Learning environment
Lessons at the university, library, digital learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Student work is 135 hours with main emphasis on students' own work.
Contents
Research and development methods are part of the thesis work studies. The content of the course consists of design research methods and thesis work guidelines. Main goal of the course is the individual thesis work report plan including the disposition and the research questions.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Subject specific knowledge and skills to start the thesis project.
Assessment criteria
Pass/Fail
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
to pass individual thesis work report plan should be returned in the end of the course.